Priceline Hotel: New Bidder... Please Help

[trav'vler83]

Hello,

I am planning a trip to New Orleans for early April 2005. I want a 4 star hotel in the convention center district. I really don't want to expand my area b/c I want to increase my chance of getting Hilton Riverside. What would you all suggest I bid this far in advance. How likely or unlikely would it be for a hotel to accept like a $61.00 bid this early in advance.

Thanks

RE

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Please provide the actual dates of your stay, as rates will vary from day-to-day throughout the month of April.

[trav'vler83]

I am planning on leaving April 8 and returning on April 11, so three nights.

Thanks.

[thereuare]

I don't think you'll currently be successful at that price, although you could certainly try it if you'd like as you have plenty of time.

Why the desire for the Hilton Riverside... it's not due to parking, is it?

[trav'vler83]

I would like the Hilton Riverside because I would like to be close to the aquarium. The high price parking will not apply in my situation because a taxi would be dropping me off at the hotel. What price bid would you suggest I start with or when might I start bidding?

Thanks,

Randy

[thereuare]

When bidding for 4* you have five re-bid zones avialable. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read RE-BIDDING EXPLAINED and ask any questions you may have. You can also feel free to confirm your re-bid zones with the board to avoid any mistakes.

With time on your side i would bid as follows:

Select 4* Convention Center:

Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $70.

The above figures may be too low, but with plenty of time on your hands this is how i would bid until mid-January. I wouldn't bid this every 72 hours either as you're likely to drive yourself crazy if you do... try it every 2 weeks or so.

Any questions feel free to ask any keep us updated as to your progress.

[Packbacker]

We have stayed at the Riverside Hilton on three occasions. Choose Convention Center zone and four star, as the Hilton is the only four star in that zone. I paid $45 once and $50 on the other two occasions. All stays were between the months of April and June. Good luck.